I built an app hidden under the MacBook's notch for quick file access
Details below ↓ Why not use Finder directly? 1. Every time I need to access files, I find myself navigating through layers of folders to locate the files below each project. 2. The Finder window often gets obscured by the active working window, such as the browser, making it quite challenging to drag and drop files. With Folder Hub, you can create multiple workspaces, each representing a specific project folder. For instance, you can customize a desktop workspace for accessing files on the desktop, where the names and access location are entirely up to you. When you need to retrieve files…
I built an app hidden under the MacBook's notch for quick file access launched on January 1, 2024 with 24 votes, #954 of 4,437 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
Folder Hub is a macOS utility that places a hidden file access panel under the MacBook's notch for quick retrieval without obscuring active windows. Users can create multiple customizable workspaces organized by project, each containing pinned folders and files. The panel appears when moving the mouse to the notch area, allowing users to open files or drag-and-drop them into applications like browsers. It's designed for people who frequently navigate deep folder structures and need easier access to project files while working.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
Show File Browser Right at Your Fingertips.
Create workspaces and easily manage files and folders in them. Say goodbye to a cluttered desktop and access screenshots with ease. An on-demand floating window to access files from any workspacefrom finderhub.app
In the maker’s words, at launch
Details below ↓ Why not use Finder directly? 1. Every time I need to access files, I find myself navigating through layers of folders to locate the files below each project. 2. The Finder window often gets obscured by the active working window, such as the browser, making it quite challenging to drag and drop files.…
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